The Gathering Place, a Podcast from Blessed is She

Advent invites us into a simple but radical question: where is God, and where am I? In the rush of holiday prep, work, relationships, and the background noise of modern life, the practice of being present with God often feels impossible. Yet the present moment is exactly where healing, courage, and peace meet us. There is a kind of love that unsettles because it is so generous. When we truly begin...

Discover what a relationship with Mary, the Mother of God can look like. In this episode, Jenna and Beth sit down for a deeply honest, tender conversation about prayer, healing, and the quiet work God is doing beneath the surface of our lives. They reflect on a powerful line from the Advent devotional—“Even if you’re safely in the sheepfold, there are little strongholds we’re still fiercely and fo...

We’re all waiting for something: answers, breakthrough, clarity, or a change in our lives. But what if God is already at work in the waiting? In this episode of The Gathering Place, Jenna and Beth dive into the difficulty, beauty, and purpose of waiting, sharing how the Lord is moving even when it feels like nothing is happening. Tune in to be encouraged that every season of waiting has meaning, a...

If the weight of waiting has ever felt crushing…if your desires feel delayed…if your suffering feels like, “Lord, I can’t do this anymore”, this episode is for you. In this first week of Advent, we talk honestly about the ache of longing and the places in our lives that feel heavy. But we also talk about the God who meets us there, who gives us grace for the long haul, who replaces our faint, wear...

In this episode of Catholicism for Catholics, Father Matt Lowry joins Blessed is She to dive into what Scripture means in the life of a Catholic, how we’re invited to pray with the Word, and why the Bible is at the heart of the Church. Whether you’re new to reading Scripture or looking to deepen your prayer, this conversation will help you understand how the Bible is meant to shape, guide, and tra...

Advent invites a strange and holy tension: we live in the now and the not yet. There is longing and preparation, waiting and hope. This year the invitation is simple and radical — make room for the One who wants to fill every space in our hearts. Here are practical, gentle ways to create margins for prayer this season: Read the introduction of In Time , the BIS Advent Devotional . Reading the intr...

When life doesn’t go as planned, it’s easy to feel tired or discouraged. But God’s mercy always meets us with a new beginning. This week, Beth and Steph are talking about what it means to grow in holy resilience - to keep showing up, trusting, and trying again with the strength that comes from Him. Let’s talk about how to persevere with grace, hope, and faith when things get hard. ✨ Join us Tuesd...

How often do we say “I’ll pray for you” (and mean it), but don’t always follow through? This week, Beth and Steph are talking about the real power behind intercessory prayer and how offering up our joys, sufferings, and everyday moments can truly move hearts and change lives. Join us for a heartfelt conversation about loving others through prayer and trusting that God is working, even when we can’...

What does it really mean to be Catholic? Fr. Matt Lowry walks us through the Nicene Creed and the four marks of the Church — one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic — in a way that’s both simple and profound. His reflection invites us to see not just what we profess, but who we belong to: a Church united in love, holiness, and truth. 🌿#BlessedIsShe #CatholicFaith #NiceneCreedNew here? We're SO gla...

Beth Davis shares how her relationship with Jesus has deepened over the years — from growing up in the Church to discovering the beauty of prayer and the Holy Spirit in a whole new way. As she opens her heart, we hope you see your own story in hers and feel the gentle invitation to go deeper with God. 💛#BlessedIsShe #CatholicWomen #FaithJourneyNew here? We're SO glad you're here! Hit that...

We live in a world that tells us to hustle harder, do more, be better. But Jesus offers a different way - not striving, but  abiding. In this week’s  Weekly Visit , Beth and Jenna will unpack what it means to: Live from  connection , not performance Choose relationship with Jesus over spiritual burnout Recognize when we’ve slipped into striving and how to return to rest Abide in His love in the mi...

The Bible study may be wrapped, but the journey is  far from over. Now that we’ve spent weeks abiding in His love through the Gospel of John, how do we  keep going ? How do we stay rooted in the Word when real life gets busy, distracting, or downright chaotic? In this week’s  Weekly Visit , Beth and Steph will dive into: What it  really  looks like to build (and keep) a daily rhythm in Scripture P...

In the final part of  Abide in His Love , we enter the hardest (and holiest) chapters of John’s Gospel. John 18–21 takes us through betrayal, denial, suffering, death… and then, astonishingly, restoration and resurrection. It’s the story of a Savior who steps into pain; not to avoid it, but to redeem it. Together with Beth and Steph, we’ll uncover: How Jesus meets us in our darkest moments Why eve...

We’re back for the next chapter of our journey through the Gospel of John! In Part Five of  Abide in His Love , we’ll dive into John 14–17 — some of the most intimate, powerful words Jesus ever spoke. These are His final teachings to the disciples before His Passion… and they’re meant for us, too. What does it really mean to  remain  in Christ? How do we bear  lasting fruit  in our everyday lives?...

Abide in His Love: Gospel of John, Part IV Jesus tells us He is the Good Shepherd, and we are His sheep.  This week, we’ll lean into the humility and trust required to follow His voice. We’ll  rest  in the truth that He knows us  by name , cares for us tenderly, and leads us safely where we need to go. Join us next Tuesday for Part 5 at 1pmET on our YouTube channel !

Abide in His Love: Gospel of John, Part III Sometimes God is at work in ways we cannot yet see.  In this session, we’ll dive into the story of the man born blind and discover how Jesus brings sight, faith, and clarity in His timing. Together, we’ll find encouragement for those seasons when His hand feels hidden but His presence is near. John 7-9 will be covered. Join us Tuesdays at 1pm LIVE on You...

Abide in His Love: Gospel of John, Part II In John’s Gospel, we encounter seekers like Nicodemus and the Samaritan woman—people who came to Jesus with doubts, curiosity, and honest questions.  This week, we’ll explore John 4-6 and what it means to bring our questions to Christ and how He meets us with truth, patience, and love. Join us next Tuesday at 1pm ET on ⁠YouTube⁠ for Part III!

The world feels heavy right now. There is heartache and pain and suffering, and, with that, a renewed searching. There is a people searching for answers, for clarity, for truth, for hope. People are hungry. They're hungry for hope. They're hungry to believe. They're hungry for a life worth living for. They're hungry for a love worth dying for. They may not know it yet, but they&#39...

Abide in His Love: Gospel of John, Part I From water turned into wine to lives completely transformed, the Gospel of John reminds us that Jesus still works miracles.  In this first session discussing John 1-3, we’ll reflect on how Christ reveals His glory through signs and wonders, both in Scripture and in our own lives today. Come ready to notice the miraculous ways God is moving. Join us every T...

We’re beginning a brand new journey together through the Gospel of John! This introduction session will set the stage for our time of study and prayer using  Abide in His Love , Blessed is She’s meditation on John.  Together with Jenna and Steph, we’ll discover what it really means to “abide” in Jesus; remaining with Him in the ordinary and the extraordinary, in joy and in struggle.  Come ready to...

When you're weary and worn, when prayer feels like a chore and rest seems out of reach, Jesus sees you. Join Jenna and Beth for an honest, grace-filled visit about burnout, surrender, and letting Jesus be your strength when you have none left. Let this be your invitation to exhale. If you're running on empty—physically, emotionally, or spiritually—you’re not the only one. Where are you fee...

Fear can paralyze us or push us into striving and control. This week, Beth and Steph invite you into a conversation about fear and faith, reminding us that we don’t face the unknown alone. Jesus is trustworthy. He’s with you. Let’s lean into that truth together. What’s making your heart race lately? Is there something you’re fearing, dreading, or unsure about? Let Jesus be your peace. Join us ever...

Loneliness doesn’t always look like isolation. Sometimes it sneaks in even when we’re surrounded by others. Beth and Steph will talk about how Jesus meets us in those quiet, aching spaces and how His presence can transform our solitude into sacred stillness.  Have you been feeling a little lonely lately...emotionally, spiritually, or physically? You’re not alone here! Share a time when Jesus met y...

Life can feel heavy. Whether you're facing something big or just the build-up of everyday burdens. In this week's live, Jenna and Steph open up about what it means to bring our struggles to Jesus and actually  let Him in . Come be reminded that you're not meant to carry it all alone. What are you struggling with right now—big or small? Tell Him everything - Jesus sees it all. He is nea...

Mary, Martha, and Lazarus were siblings, each with their own personality, their own way of loving Jesus, and likely their own tensions. And yet, Jesus called them His friends. In this final session of the series, we’ll reflect on what it means to embrace the differences among us and to stay in relationship even when things get complicated.   Sisterhood isn’t about agreeing on everything, it’s abou...